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Projects

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  The Dinosaur DetectivesThe Dinosaur Detectives is an upcoming children's adventure series published by Sweet Cherry Publishing. I created a 3D text logo and used changeable graphical elements on each book cover, according to the location depicted in the book. Each cover uses colour and texture to depict the world of the story inside, and is complimented by lively comic-style illustrations by Illary Casasanta.
• The Wizard of Oz CollectionThe Wizard of Oz Collection is an upcoming series published by Sweet Cherry Publishing. This series features illustrations drawn by myself.
• A Bang in the VoidA Bang in the Void is a performance company blending live and digital arts to create exciting, beautiful and contemporary theatre, installations and digital content.
• RangoliRangoli is an adult colouring book published by Sweet Cherry Publishing.
• Exit Souls Drama FestivalExit Souls is an annual Drama Festival held at De Montfort University. They needed a brand with a bold visual language, and imagery with impact.
• Story CityStory City is an annual arts festival based in Leicester and the Midlands. They needed a bold new identity to establish themselves as a brand and attract audiences across the city.

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Work history

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Head DesignerSweet Cherry Publishing
Dec 2014Leicester, United KingdomFull Time
Head Designer of children's books and marketing collateral. - Creating and amending artwork for books, advertisements and catalogues using Adobe Creative Suite - Typesetting books; creating inner pages, ensuring consistency of layout and style - Page checking and quality control - Ensuring all files adhere to the necessary printing guidelines - Managing a team of overseas illustrators via phone and email - Liaising with the editorial department and creating illustration plans for illustrators - Liaising with e-book providers and printers to raise purchase orders, negotiate schedules, communicate any special requirements and receive quotes and samples to determine the best option for the project - Progress chasing all files, refined files and approvals - Data management including allocation of ISBN’s - Reporting progress to Manager

Skills

• Visual Arts
• Print Design
• After Effects
• Final Cut Pro
• Illustrator
• Indesign
• Photoshop
• Graphic Design
• Reaper
• Illustration Painting
• Typograhphy

Education

Performance PracticesDe Montfort University
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014Leicester, United Kingdom
Grade Distinction. Winner of Vice Chancellor's Distinguished Student Award in Art, Design and Humanities deparment. Modules included: - Professional placement - Self-led Research Project - Research Methodologies - Performance Making
BA MADe Montfort University
Aug 2010 - May 2013Leicester, United Kingdom
First Class Honours in Digital Performance Arts. Winner of the 'Frank May Cup for Excellence' Award at graduation ceremony. Modules included: - Collaborative Performance Project - Live Art - Media Industry Management - Film - Performance Perspectives

Awards

Vice Chancellor's Distinguished StudentDe Montfort University
One of two who won the 'Vice Chancellor's Distinguished Student' award in Art, Design and Humanities.
Frank May Cup for ExcellenceDe Montfort University
Won 'Frank May Cup for Excellence' in 2013 at graudation ceremony.